Transforming Manufacturing

New 3D printing technology for a new era in manufacturing

What is a voxel?

In 3D printing, a voxel represents a value on a regular grid in a three-dimensional space, like a pixel with volume. Each voxel contains volumetric information that will essentially bring a product to life with the desired properties.

Reinvent how you prototype and produce functional parts

Superior, consistent part quality

In just 30 minutes, HP Multi Jet Fusion technology made a chain link that weighs .25 lbs and lifts five tons.

HP printed a chain link in 30 minutes using HP Multi Jet Fusion technology. The link weighs .25 lbs and can lift up to 10,000 lbs.

Breakthrough productivity

Breakthrough speed up to 10 times faster1 with 30 million drops per second across each inch of the working area.

Maximum efficiency

Optimize cost and part quality, with cost-efficient materials that offer industry-leading reusability.6 Plan production times more accurately and predictably, to increase your overall operational efficiency.

See the complete HP 3D printing workflow

HP 3D Materials and Applications

HP’s unique Open Platform approach is fostering widespread adoption of 3D printing by expanding the availability of new materials to address a broader set of applications, lowering materials costs, driving performance improvements, and creating new possibilities for part properties that address specific industry needs.

HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 Glass Beads

HP 3D High Reusability PA 11

HP 3D High Reusability PA 12

Reduce total cost of ownership and produce quality parts with an engineering-grade, strong multi-purpose thermoplastic, not classified as hazardous,5 that enables industry-leading surplus powder reusability.6

Lowest cost per part2

Now you can optimize cost and part quality thanks to industry-leading reusability.6 HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 offers minimal powder wastage between production cycles, achieving consistent performance with only 20% refresh rate required.6

Materialise Build Processor for HP Multi Jet Fusion

Connect with Materialise Magics with Materialise Build Processor for HP Multi Jet Fusion, the industry standard software for professional 3D Printing, to unlock the full potential of your HP 3D printer and manage every step in your production process.

Siemens NX AM for HP Multi Jet Fusion

The new Siemens NX AM for HP Multi Jet Fusion module will enable NX customers to combine design, optimization, simulation, preparation of print jobs, and inspection processes for HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printed parts all in a single managed environment and with a minimum of steps.

Founding member of 3MF Consortium

HP is a founding member of the 3MF Consortium—an industry consortium working to define a new 3D printing format that will allow design applications to send full-fidelity 3D models to a mix of other applications, platforms, services and printers.

HP invents for HP

Unlock the full potential of 3D printing

Transform part properties voxel by voxel enabling a future of limitless applications, materials, and colors. Imagine a future where we can produce ‘smart parts’ with embedded electronics and integrated traceability and intelligence. HP is here to help your business get ready for the future era of digital manufacturing.

"HP has the potential to revolutionize 3D printing. With its new technology, everybody will win. Shapeways can offer it to the community, and the community can make amazing products."

Peter Weijmarshausen

CEO, Shapeways

"Digital technology is transforming manufacturing processes across the entire product life cycle. 3D printing is an important pillar in Jabil’s digital strategy, and HP’s Jet Fusion 3D printing solution is the first to deliver the speed and quality necessary to transition 3D printing from a prototyping tool to a manufacturing solution. We look forward to unlocking the true value of additive manufacturing together with HP."

John Dulchinos

VP of Digital Manufacturing, Jabil

"The new technology looks like a truly exciting leap ahead in industrial-grade 3D printing. We at Proto Labs look forward to collaborating with HP to advance this new platform that could result in significantly higher productivity, improved part quality, and lower cost."

Rob Connelly

Vice President of Additive Manufacturing, Proto Labs

"HP put a lot of work into material handling. They found the best way to do it. You can wheel the build unit directly into the printer. It's smart. It knows what material, what blend or ratio you mixed it at, and when you did it."

to see how Jabil is using the HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution to move manufacturing forward.

Jabil sees a future with HP Multi Jet Fusion

HP Multi Jet Fusion
technology

HP is unlocking the full potential of 3D printing.

Our multi-agent process transforms part properties at the voxel level, giving you unprecedented control today and in the future, allowing limitless applications, colors, and objects with unique and as-yet-unimagined properties.

HP Multi Jet Fusion
Open Platform

HP is leading innovation in the 3D printing industry by facilitating the development of new 3D printing materials that combine lower cost with enhanced properties. The HP Open Platform will support the transformation from traditional to digital manufacturing, as well as driving software innovation and standards, such as 3MF, an improved 3D printing file format.

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"By enabling us to directly develop 3D printing materials leveraging the HP Multi Jet Fusion Open Materials Platform, Arkema believes that we will be able to develop user-specific materials and uncover new applications…for our customers and industry leaders. This great concept will accelerate the adoption of 3D printing and unlock its full potential. As a global designer of innovative, environmentally responsible Technical Polymer solutions for a wide variety of markets, Arkema is excited to collaborate with HP to change the way products are designed and produced and lead the way for the next industrial revolution."

"BASF has one of the broadest 3D Material portfolios in the chemical industry, and therefore, we are proud to join the HP Multi Jet Fusion Open Platform. BASF is a founding member of this Open Platform,…and with our experience, knowledge of customer needs and applications, we are motivated to collaborate. The HP Open Platform is a great foundation to develop new materials and enable economies of scale, making materials more affordable and enabling not only prototyping but unlocking the potential of 3D printing for production."

"The partnership between HP and Henkel is backed by strong market leadership, a legacy of innovation, and an aligned commitment to additive manufacturing. With our broad material portfolio and customer base…across diverse industries, Henkel is able to champion custom 3D solutions across various functional applications. This, combined with HP’s vision for open materials innovation, enables us to develop materials and applications once thought impossible."

Michael Todd

Corporate Senior Vice President and Global Head of Innovation and New Business Development
Henkel Adhesive Technologies

Accelerating materials
innovation

Breaking new trails for 3D printing materials.

Next up, HP will be offering a wider family of thermoplastics — including PA 11, PA 12 glass beads and materials with flame retardant properties — as well as elastomers. Thanks to the HP Multi Jet Fusion Open Platform and a network of materials innovation partners, HP plans to continue expanding the pallet of materials offerings even further. Accelerated materials innovation via the HP Multi Jet Fusion Open Platform is key so that even applications not yet imagined will become possible.

Download the HP Guidelines for 3D Materials Development to learn more.

"Evonik is developing new materials leveraging the HP Multi Jet Fusion Open Materials Platform. Evonik believes that HP's Open Materials program provides a unique opportunity to expand the…adoption of 3D printing and creates a new platform to drive materials innovation through development of materials specifically suited for this process. HP's new MJF technology has the capabilities to create new applications for the 3D printing market by allowing us to develop new materials for the future."

"Lehmann&Voss&Co. believes HP’s Open Materials platform is a great concept and that with this approach HP can fulfill market needs that have so far limited the 3D printing market expansion. This platform will…drive 3D adoption and will provide an on-ramp to companies to drive materials innovation using HP Multi Jet Fusion technology. Lehmann&Voss&Co. plans to collaborate with HP and looks forward to introducing a new material on this platform."

"HP is leading the evolution of 3D printing from prototyping to production and SIGMADESIGN understands how important each step of the manufacturing process is in this journey. Materials are at the center of …successful manufacturing, and the combination of HP’s open platform and the ability to enable voxel-level control will help expedite the digital transformation of this multi-trillion dollar market."

Get more information about the HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution

1. Based on internal testing and simulation, HP Jet Fusion 3D average printing time is up to 10 times faster than average printing time of comparable fused deposition modeling (FDM) and selective laser sintering (SLS) printer solutions from $100,000 USD to $300,000 USD on market as of April, 2016. Testing variables: Part quantity: 1.4 full build chamber of parts from HP Jet Fusion 3D at 20% of packing density on fast print mode vs same number of parts on above-mentioned competitive devices; Part size: 30 grams; Layer thickness: 0.08 mm/0.0031 inches.

2. Based on internal testing and public data, HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution average printing cost-per-part is half the average cost of comparable FDM & SLS printer solutions from $100,000 USD to $300,000 USD on market as of April 2016. Cost analysis based on: standard solution configuration price, supplies price, and maintenance costs recommended by manufacturer. Cost criteria: printing 1build chambers per day/ 5 days per week over 1 year of 30-gram parts at 10% packing density using HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 material, and the powder reusability ratio recommended by manufacturer.

3. Based on dimensional accuracy of ±0.2 mm/0.008 inches, measured after sand blasting with HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 material. See hp.com/go/3Dmaterials for more information on materials specifications.

4. Based on the following mechanical properties: Tensile strength at 48 MPa (XYZ), Modulus at 1700-1800 MPa (XYZ). ASTM standard tests with HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 material. See hp.com/go/3Dmaterials for more information on materials specifications.

5.The term “cleaner”, does not refer to any indoor air quality requirements and/or consider related air quality regulations or testing that may be applicable.

7. The only terms and conditions governing the sale of HP 3D printer solutions are those set forth in a written sales agreement. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements for such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty or additional binding terms and conditions. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein and the information herein is subject to change without notice. The Certified for HP Jet Fusion 3D Materials have not been designed, manufactured or tested by HP for compliance with legal requirements and recipients are responsible for making their own determination as to the suitability of Vestosint 3D Z2773 for their purposes, including but not limited as regards direct or indirect food contact applications.

8. Available in most countries, subject to Terms & Conditions of HP Limited Warranty and/or Service Agreement. Please consult your local sales representatives for further details.

9. Based on producing multiple prototype iterations in the same time it takes to print a single part per internal testing of average printing time, assuming a build with multiple prototype iterations that can be packed into the same number of layers occupied by the single part.

10. Based on internal testing and public data, HP Jet Fusion 3D printing solution average printing cost per part is half the cost of comparable fused deposition modeling (FDM) and selective laser sintering (SLS) printer solutions from $100,000 USD to $300,000 USD, when averaged together and not taken individually, in market as of April 2016. Cost analysis based on: standard solution configuration price, supplies price, and maintenance costs recommended by the manufacturer. Cost criteria: printing 1-2 buckets per day/5 days per week over 1 year of 30-gram parts at 10% packing density using the powder reusability ratio recommended by the manufacturer.

11. Based on internal testing and public data, HP Jet Fusion 3D 4210 Printing Solution average printing cost-per-part is 65% lower versus the average cost of comparable fused deposition modeling (FDM) and selective laser sintering (SLS) printer solutions from $100,000 USD to $300,000 USD on market as of April, 2016 and is 50% lower versus the average cost of comparable SLS printer solutions for $300,000 USD to $450,000 USD. Cost analysis based on: standard solution configuration price, supplies price, and maintenance costs recommended by manufacturer. Cost criteria: printing 1.4 full build chambers of parts per day/5 days per week over 1 year of 30-gram parts at 10% packing density on fast print mode using HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 material, and the powder reusability ratio recommended by manufacturer.